10. Environmental Graffiti

The most popular environmental blog on the net, and with good reason; started in May 2007 in Oxford, this blog covers everything from Politics to Green Living, but specializes particularly in Ecology and Offbeat News for the environmental community. Claimed famous readers include Bono and Al Gore. If it’s good enough for them…

9. Daily Eco Tips

Daily Eco Tips has been nominated for the Best Environment Blog, with a new daily Eco tip listed on the site every day. Find out how to save money, save energy, recycle, reuse and live a greener life!

8. Guardian Environment Blog

From global to local issues, environment, climate change and global warming, this blog gives intelligent and insightful comment and includes and eco living section as well as reader opinions and the opportunity to take part in live Q&A sessions with environmental leaders in their fields.

7. Green Girls Global Blog

Sister site to Green Guys Global Blog, this blog allows readers to calculate their flight CO2 emissions, find ‘holidays with heart’, buy fashionable organic t-shirts, and access a list of Green Events and campaigns like ‘Recycle your Undies for Girls in Africa’. Fun and informative with a tongue-in-cheek humour

6. Tree Hugger

Lively and hugely informative blog recently bought over by discovery channel, featuring games, forums, and a multitude of sections to explore- from business and politics to culture and celebrity to green buying guides

5. Green Jellybean

A blog advising on how best to live ethically and sustainably, including footage of Energy Wasting Day 2009

4. Earth Pal

Comment on global warming issues, with articles focussing on a whole host of topics, from making the NHS greener to vegetarianism and Refugee Week

3. Richard Black’s Earth Watch

Richard Black, Environmental Correspondent for the BBC authors this intelligent blog, which features his own take on what’s happening to our shared environment as the human population grows and our use of nature’s resources increases

2. Greenpeace UK Blog

From ‘Days in the life’ of staff to serious debate over green issues, a ‘Blogroll’ and ‘What We’ve Read’ section, this blog gives food for thought for any green campaigner

1. EcoStreet

Green lifestyle blog with a family focus. Posts include eco-friendly recipes, recycling toys and gardening tips. Great for quick lifestyle changes that really make a difference!

For environmental news, projects and updates closer to home, why not check out www.swt.org.uk, the Scottish Wildlife Trust website?

So far the People’s Postcode Lottery has given over £653,000 to SWT. And our English arm of the lottery is also environmentally minded, supporting Yorkshire Wildlife Trust, Northumberland Wildlife Trust and Yorkshire Dales Millennium Trust.

With hundreds of nature based and conservation activities planned over the summer, there’s loads of great ways to do your bit or simply enjoy the Great British countryside.

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